BCRPA - Scope of Practice - Weight Training Leader

The Scope of Practice identifies the range of responsibilities for BCRPA-registered Fitness Leaders in each Specialty Module/Designation.

BCRPA Weight Training Leader
Based on BCRPA Standards and NFLAC Guidelines, the BCRPA Weight Training Leader is able to:

Provide initial health screening (ie. PAR-Q).
Design, modify and instruct safe, effective and appropriate basic/orientation exercise programs to meet the needs of apparently healthy individuals or special populations who have received medical clearance* in a weight room setting.
Provide weight room monitoring and equipment orientation.
Ensure a safe exercise environment utilizing standard screening tools.
In order to work with Special Populations, a BCRPA Weight Training Leader must obtain specialized training and consult with appropriate health care professionals.
Act as a resource and refer to appropriate health care providers when dealing with clients who have conditions that the Fitness Leader is not specifically accredited to address.

Definitions
*Special populations: Seniors, youth, pre/post natal women and any person with a disease or disorder (i.e., osteoporosis, arthritis, etc.).

*Medical Clearance: Medical clearance given to an individual to participate in a non-specialized (general) exercise program. Fitness Leaders must ensure that they comply with the terms of such clearance as indicated by the medical practitioner regarding these individuals.

*Advanced programming: Any programming outside the realm of instruction taught in a BCRPA-approved course.

*Further competencies: Additional competencies obtained through an accredited and approved health organization (i.e., *Arthritis Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, BCFACA, etc.).

*NFLAC: National Fitness Leadership Advisory Council.

Specialty-designation Scopes of Practice are currently under development and will be available through the BCRPA office in the future.

"Fitness Leaders must provide initial health screening (ie. PAR-Q) and obtain preauthorization for additional competencies through BCRPA and advise HUB International TOS Limited in order to maintain valid insurance coverage."